it's been an honor, but also an education about missile defense. see, you use those acronyms, i know what he means. you have been committed to policies that promote peace through strength, you have steadfastly opposed any efforts to compromise the united states' national defense. your expertise on a range of issues is unmatched in the u.s. senate and will be greatly missed, and you have fought a good fight that must continue to protect the american homeland, to protect america's alliesment you've earned a reputation for strategic thinking on matters of great complexity. senators, in light of your many accomplishments, in defense of national security, in defense of freedom, i'm 3r0ud to present you the foundation for defense of democracy's inaugural board jean j. kirkpatrick award. you guys are strong, young guys, so pick it up. please join me in congratulating senators kyle and lieberman. [applause] >> you're both welcome to say a couple of words here. and we'll get some pictures too. >> cliff, thanks very much. when i think about it, cliff's movem